stickup man
Definition
Noun: * An armed robber, especially one who commits a robbery by threatening victims with a weapon, typically in a direct confrontation such as during a holdup of a store, bank, or person on the street.
Usage
The term "stickup man" is a specific, informal, and somewhat dated term for a criminal. It emphasizes the armed and confrontational nature of the robbery. * It functions as a countable noun (e.g., a stickup man, two stickup men). * It is typically used in narratives, crime reports, or informal speech rather than formal legal contexts.
Examples
- The stickup man entered the convenience store and demanded money from the cashier.
- Police are searching for the stickup man responsible for three bank robberies this month.
- In the old gangster film, he played the role of a ruthless stickup man.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes carry a connotation of a certain brazen or old-fashioned style of crime, as opposed to more sophisticated heists.
- It is often associated with street crime and holdups of small businesses or individuals.
Variants and Related Words
- Stickup (noun): The robbery event itself. (e.g., )
- Hold-up man: A very close synonym, essentially interchangeable with "stickup man."
- Armed robber: A more formal and general synonym.
Synonyms
- Armed robber
- Holdup man
- Mugger (specifically for robberies on the street)
- Bandit (more general, can be armed or not)
Related Phrases
- To pull / carry out a stickup: To commit an armed robbery.
- The gang planned to pull a stickup at the armored car depot.
Noun
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an armed thief
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